9.00 – 9.45 Welcome address:

• Andras Szöllösi-Nagy, Conference Chair
• Miklos Bendzsel (HU), President of the Hungarian Academy of Engineering
• Tuula Teeri (SE), Chair of Euro-CASE
• Joanna Drake, Deputy Director General in RTD, European Commission (visio)
• Nicole Grobert (UK), Chair of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (Scientific Advice Mechanism) and Professor of Nanomaterials, University of Oxford [TBC]

Conference lecture:

• Csaba Kőrösi (HU), former President of the United Nations General Assembly
  Strategic Director of the Blue Planet Foundation
  Can we engineer sustainability transformation?

Introductory address:

• Nicole Grobert (UK), Chair of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (Scientific Advice Mechanism) and Professor of Nanomaterials, University of Oxford [TBC]

Tackling increasingly complex environmental challenges requires swift attention by the engineering community. Innovations in waste recycling, particularly managing plastic waste, are imperative. Engineers play a pivotal role in designing advanced water management facilities to combat the ever-increasing hydrological extremes as well as pollution. This session will focus on these pressing environmental challenges. The spotlight is on engineers’ pivotal role in industrial and nuclear decontamination, ensuring safe remediation processes. Additionally, engineering expertise contributes to the restoration of areas affected by nuclear incidents by rebuilding public trust in nuclear energy safety. Throughout, the session will emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, with engineers working alongside scientists, policymakers, and communities to develop holistic solutions. Public awareness and education are underscored for fostering a collective commitment to sustainable practices. The urgency of these challenges calls for a proactive approach, and engineers, as innovators, lead the charge by integrating technology, advocating for effective policies, and engaging with communities. This session aims to inspire dialogue, innovation, and collaboration for a healthier, more resilient planet, with engineers at the forefront of prioritizing sustainable practices.

Session chair:

• Attila Aszódi (HU), Dean of Faculty of Natural Sciences, Budapest University of Technology and Economics
  Energy perspective in a changing energy transition

Speakers:

• Fabio Assandri (IT), Head of Versalis Business Development Strategies and Licensing
  Versalis pathways to circularity: new technological platforms and synergic approach
• Christophe Cord’Homme (FR), WasteTT
  Current environmental sustainability challenges (waste management)
• János Bogárdi (HU), Senior Fellow, The Center of Developement Research (ZEF), University of Bonn
  The three “P” challenge of sustainable water resources management.

Panellists:

• Georgia Destouni (SE), Professor, (Dept. of Physical Geography,) Stockholm University, and (Dept. of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering,) KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
• Mirella Di Lorenzo (UK), Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath
• Willy Verstraete (BE), Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology
• Bruno Zelic (HR), Vice-President of the Croatian Academy of Engineering

In the dynamically evolving society, addressing health needs is crucial for long-term sustainability. Technology-driven solutions, from personalized treatment planning to telemedicine and remote devices, empower individuals and institutions in sustainable health management. Data-driven approaches, such as medical imaging, machine learning and AI, revolutionize diagnostics and treatment. Aging in place is supported by smart home solutions with assistive technologies. Robotics and automation play a key role in caregiving and healthcare. Interconnectivity ensures a holistic healthcare approach through seamless data flow. The third session will explore innovative engineering solutions for health promotion and aging.

Session chair:

• Eugenio Guglielmelli (IT), Rector, Full Professor of Bioengineering, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma

Speakers:

• John Clarkson (UK), Professor of Engineering Design (Cambridge) and Healthcare Systems (TU Delft), Director of the Cambridge Engineering Design Centre and Co-Director of Cambridge Public Health
• Elena García-Armada (ES), Co-founder, CEO of Marsi Bionics
• Loránd Erőss (HU), Director, Department of Neurosurgery and Neurointervention, Semmelweiss University, Budapest
  Telemedicine of the socially most vulnerable people

Panelists:

• Uwe Andreas Hermann (DK), Chair of ATV’ Life Science Technology Committee in charge of” Danmark 2035 – Worlds best healthcare”
  How to move from treatment society to prevention society?
• Pascal Verdonck (BE), Ghent University, member of Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Sciences & Arts, board member of Belgian & European Hospital Managers
• Alejandro Frangi (UK), Bicentennial Turing Chair In Computational Medicine, University of Manchester [TBC]

In the face of rapid urbanization, Urban Transport and Utility Systems encounter unprecedented challenges that demand innovative solutions and real-world applications. Efficient urban transport is vital for thriving cities, connecting people to opportunities while reducing congestion and environmental impact. Real-time monitoring, fueled by technologies like IoT, AI, smart grids enable dynamic adjustments in traffic flow and public transportation, contributing to reduced emissions and improved air quality. Utility systems, encompassing electricity, water, and gas, are critical urban infrastructure components. Monitoring and control technologies optimize distribution, enhance resilience, and empower consumers are critical to make sustainable choices. Water and wastewater management, supported by smart sensors and monitoring, is essential for sustainability. Successful projects often require collaboration, open data platforms, and citizen engagement for user-centric solutions. This session will explore how monitoring and controlling urban transport and utility systems are instrumental in creating sustainable, livable urban environments for the future.

Session chair:

• Lukas Roffel (NL), NAE Fellow and Chief Technical Officer, Thales Netherlands

Speakers:

• Edouard Ivanjko (HR), Department of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ZITS), Faculty of Traffic and Transport Sciences (UNIZG-FTTS), University of Zagreb (UNIZG). Member of the Transport Optimization Group (TOG) at the Department of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ZITS), Center of Excellence for Computer Vision (CRV), and the Centre of Research Excellence for Data Science and Advanced Cooperative Systems, Research unit Data Science.
• Lukas Roffel (NL), NAE Fellow and Chief Technical Officer, Thales Netherlands
  Urban multimodal transportation challenges
• Csaba Benedek (HU), Deputy Director at HUN-REN SZTAKI, Full Professor at PPKE

Panellists:

• Jiajun Cen (NL), Aquabattery
  Dutch water technology for sustainable energy storage
• Peter Lipar (SI), University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, Faculty Member
  The impact of public transport on changing travel habits – the case of Ljubljana

• Tuula Teeri (President Euro-CASE) Host of the Euro-CASE 2025
• A. Szöllősi-Nagy (HU), Conference Chair